{"id":4060,"date":"2026-01-29T11:19:54","date_gmt":"2026-01-29T16:19:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/innovitech.com\/en\/news\/invest-neuchatel-a-natural-partner-in-innovation-and-a-gateway-to-europe\/"},"modified":"2026-01-29T15:01:09","modified_gmt":"2026-01-29T20:01:09","slug":"invest-neuchatel-a-natural-partner-in-innovation-and-a-gateway-to-europe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/innovitech.com\/en\/news\/invest-neuchatel-a-natural-partner-in-innovation-and-a-gateway-to-europe\/","title":{"rendered":"invest Neuch\u00e2tel: a natural partner in innovation and a gateway to Europe"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

With an innovative ecosystem dating back more than three centuries, invest Neuch\u00e2tel, supported by the Department of Economy and Social Cohesion of the Canton of Neuch\u00e2tel, has announced its ambition to strengthen its collaborations with Quebec and Canada. Accompanied by Innovitech with a delegation of more than 20 companies, invest Neuch\u00e2tel wishes to highlight the unique potential for synergies between the Swiss and Quebec ecosystems. <\/em><\/p>\n\n

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Neuch\u00e2tel, Canada’s complementary partner in innovation and trade<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n

With centers of excellence in medical technology, microtechnology, precision watchmaking, pharmaceuticals, and semiconductors, Neuch\u00e2tel’s expertise is highly complementary to that of Quebec. This proximity paves the way for promising cooperation in healthcare, aerospace, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and energy transition. <\/p>\n\n

“The Swiss and Quebecers share a common pragmatism in business, openness to multiculturalism, and an internationally recognized sense of innovation. Strengthening these ties creates value on both sides of the Atlantic,” emphasizes Florence Nater, Minister of Economy and Social Cohesion for the Canton of Neuch\u00e2tel. <\/p>\n\n

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A strategic gateway to Europe<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n

In addition to its economic dynamism, Neuch\u00e2tel offers Canadian companies privileged access to the European market. Thanks to competitive taxation (13.56% for corporations), a diversified industrial base, leading innovation clusters\u2014Swiss Center for Electronics and Microtechnology (CSEM), \u00c9cole polytechnique f\u00e9d\u00e9rale de Lausanne (EPFL), Haute-\u00c9cole Arc (HE-Arc), University of Neuch\u00e2tel (UniNE) and Microcity\u2014and its close proximity to major European hubs, the canton is an ideal location for businesses. <\/p>\n\n

Every year, numerous international companies choose Neuch\u00e2tel as a location for expansion, attracted by stable conditions, a pool of highly qualified talent, and an ecosystem conducive to innovation. <\/p>\n\n

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A partnership to build<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n

Invest Neuch\u00e2tel’s participation in the MEDTEQ+ 2026 Health Innovation Summit illustrates its desire to strengthen exchanges with Quebec and explore concrete opportunities for collaboration. <\/p>\n\n

Official representatives from Invest Neuch\u00e2tel will be available during the event to meet with companies, institutions, and decision-makers. <\/p>\n\n

All documents and information related to these initiatives will be provided upon request by Innovitech, a partner of Invest Neuch\u00e2tel in Quebec. <\/p>\n\n

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Learn more about invest Neuch\u00e2tel<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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About invest Neuch\u00e2tel<\/strong> <\/em><\/p>\n\n

invest Neuch\u00e2tel is the identity of the Canton of Neuch\u00e2tel for promoting the region’s economic assets in Switzerland and internationally. Supported by the Department of Economy and Social Cohesion, its role is to raise awareness of the canton’s industrial, technological, and innovation ecosystem among businesses, investors, and economic partners. Working with public, academic, and private stakeholders, invest Neuch\u00e2tel strives to enhance the region’s appeal and foster sustainable and innovative collaborations.*** Translated with www.DeepL.com\/Translator (free version) *** <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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